A joint occupational health and safety (JOHS) committee is an advisory group of employer and employee representatives working together to promote a safe and healthy workplace.
In long-term care it is increasingly apparent that who is on shift is just as important as how many staff are on shift. Quality care is difficult to achieve when we do not routinely engage with one another in a positive, or civil, manner.
Care and Connection on the Dementia Journey is intended for anyone who interacts with people living with dementia. It is a collection of independent, online, self-paced modules that you can explore and take at your convenience.
Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR), Part 5: Chemical Agents and Biological Agents – Emergency Planning came into effect on February 3, 2025. Changes include additional requirements to minimize the risk, likelihood, and harm caused by an emergency involving hazardous substances. Hazardous substances include biological, chemical or physical hazards that may reasonably […]
WorkSafeBC has acknowledged an error in calculating the 2025 insurance premiums that are paid by our two member employer groups–those providing community health support services (classification unit 766006) and those in long-term care (classification unit 766011).
On February 3, amendments to WorkSafeBC’s chemical and biological agents emergency planning regulations will come into effect. Here’s what it means for you. As an employer, you must: The revised regulation document is available on WorkSafeBC's website. If you have any questions about the requirements, or if you would like help refining your emergency plan, contact us […]
WorkSafeBC’s healthcare and social services planned inspection initiative focuses on high-risk activities in the workplace that lead to serious injuries and time-loss claims.
WorkSafeBC is requesting feedback for two recommended amendments to the compensation policy for mental disorders in the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual, Volume II. These recommendations include revising the definition of “significant stressors” and adding clarifying language to better define the “labour relations exclusion”. These recommendations do not include changes to the Workers Compensation Act, Part 4, Div. […]
We strive to empower those working in the continuing care sector to create safer, healthier workplaces by fostering a culture of safety through evidence-based education, leadership, and collaboration.
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